Ellsworth Singers Christmas Caroling around town
Friday 12/6 HS BB Game Schedule
Friday, 12/6
EHS Basketbal Game Order CHANGE vs Lyons
@ EHS Gym @ City Hall
4:30 JV Girls JV Boys
6:00 Varsity Girls C Boys (2 Qtrs)
7:30 Varsity Boys C Girls (2 Qtrs)
Junior High Basketball
Boys & Girls “B-Team” Tournament
Saturday, 12/14 @ Republic County
*Schedule
Great job by the 1st and 2nd grade students at their concert tonight! #327proud
Junior High Basketball
December 9th @ Ellinwood
Girls (North Gym) Boys (South Gym)
4:30 C Girls & C Boys
5:30 B Girls & B Boys
6:30 A Girls & A Boys
Russell HS Basketball Tournament Brackets
•Bearcats (Girls & Boys) will play on Tuesday 12/10, Friday 12/13, Saturday 12/14
Mr. Schroeder enjoyed having Miss Cora as an Assistant Principal for the day as part of the student jobs program. She helped with various activities today including AM Assembly, helped with recess, and read a book to a class. #327proud
Pam Hays, Ellsworth Co. Conservation District Manager, spoke to the 6th grade about this years conservation poster contest. Where Would We Bee Without Pollinators?
Enjoy another edition of Mr. Schroeder’s Story Time presented by Miss Kieran as part of our student job program. Great job Kieran! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4jb3lbiXC0
Fun in 6th grade science yesterday. Balancing nails and talking about the center of gravity. Cool ways to see how they tried to figure it out!
It was great to have Mrs. Tripp’s Kdg class and Mrs. Robson’s 2nd grade class have time together. 2nd graders read a book to them, and then they enjoyed having some play time together. #327proud
4th graders are prepping for the Annual Thanksgiving Feast!
Meditation, stretching and breathing to begin our day. Happy Thanksgiving! We were encouraged to share love, gratitude and courage. #327proud
USD327 announces a time change for the EJSH FESTIVAL of CHRISTMAS CONCERT. The concert is still on Wednesday Dec 18th, but the NEW START TIME will be at 8 PM. Hope to see you there!
Bearcats 2nd at Barton Co STEM Day
Tuesday, November 26th - 5:00 PM
CATS Pride Winter Sports Introductions & HS Basketball Scrimmages
Enjoy another edition of Mr. Schroeder’s Story Time presented by Miss Elizabeth. Great job Elizabeth! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugbKzc7uVWU
USD 327 will dismiss 2 hours early. Ellsworth Elementary and Ellsworth Jr/Sr High will dismiss at 1:05 pm. Kanopolis Middle School will dismiss at 1:20 pm. Buses will run accordingly. No practices today. Be careful!
DECEMBER 9TH
*Junior High Basketball Time Change
4:30 PM @ Ellinwood
KMS Cooking Club making Thanksgiving treats for the staff.
1st graders always look forward to our once a month Ag Literacy Day! Today, high school FFA officers taught us about where our food comes from.
KMS students watching the UP Big Boy Steam Locomotive passing through Kanopolis.
USD327 Ellsworth was proud to be a part of Lt. Gov. Rogers' statewide Rural Prosperity Listening Tour. Community leaders shared insights on: jobs, housing, business, economic growth, schooling, quality of life, and forward thinking communities. @LtGovRogers
My Assistant Principal, Miss Kathryn, was able to do a face-to-face #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay for Trevor. Awesome job, Trevor!
Mr. Schroeder has enjoyed having Miss Kathryn as an Assistant Principal for the day as part of the student jobs program. She has helped with various activities today including AM Assembly, helping with recess, and reading a book to a class. #327proud
Congratulations to our NCAA All-League Football Selections:
*1st Team
Tyler Walford - OL, DL
Brendan Tripp - OL
Clayton Vague - RB
Morgan Kelley - DB
Avery Haxton - LB
Alberto Socorro -K
*2nd Team
Tripp - DL
Haxton - WR
Luke Dunn - TE
Students practiced using empathy and teamwork during Bearcub Groups today. The activity was to see which group could make the largest tower with their shoes. #327proud
Congratulations to Lakyn Tenbrink as she signs her letter of intent to play volleyball for the Cloud County Thunderbirds!
Fun Night @ KMS. Dancing, games, fun, and collected canned goods for the Ellsworth County Food Bank!
Some Karaoke fun at KMS fun night
Learning about our past today in third grade! A trip to the Sternberg Museum and Fort Hays helped us learn about what makes Kansas great. It was a beautiful day! #327proud
Visit the "News Section" on the school website or check out this link for an update on the EJSH threat incident - https://www.usd327.org/article/161107?org=usd-327
Bearcat Mathletes finish 1st in 2A, 2nd in 2/3A division and 6th overall at FHSU math relays! Lots of individual placings!
Fun Night @ KMS, Friday 6:30 - 8:30 Nov. 15th!
This morning USD327 admin and police investigated a verbal statement that was made at EJSH this morning which could be construed as a threat. Admin and police took disciplinary action and determined there was no further threat for the safety of EJSH students.
EES students are enjoying the new playground equipment! #327proud
THIRD GRADE FAMILIES - we will not have Zearn today (November 12) due to an internet outage. Please contact the school for alternate arrangements. Thank you for your patience!
ATTENTION: For those attending Junior High Basketball games at St. John's-Beloit this afternoon, the gym is currently without heat, so you will want to dress warm. The surrounding gym areas (halls, lobby...) does have heat.
Senior Banner pictures for boys and girls basketball and wrestling will be Nov. 15th @ 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25.00. Cash or check payable to EHS before Nov. 15th. See Mrs. Jacobs in the office. Must be prepaid before the picture is taken.
5th Grade Veterans Night
Thank you to all veterans for serving our country!!
EES had a Veterans’ Day Assembly to honor our veterans. Thank you for your service! #327proud
Reminder: KMS is dismissing from EJSH after the Veterans Day Assembly.
Change for today- EES will host a Veterans' Day Assembly for K-4 students at 2:15pm. EJSHS will have their Veterans' Day Assembly at 2:45pm in the gym for 5th-12th grade students. Public is welcome to attend either assembly. #327proud
Great weekend watching our EHS Bearcat alums compete on the hardwood & gridiron!
(Jordan Base, Paige Talbott, Kolby Davis, Kaden Davis)
#327proud
EES and KMS students enjoyed watching Act 1 of Suessical the Musical. Great job to the cast and crew! #327proud
Reminder, KMS will dismiss today from EJHS at 3:05 due to the Musical Rehearsal.
Also, KMS will dismiss from EJSH on Monday, November 11th, at 3:05 due to the Veterans Assembly.
NEXT THURSDAY, NOV. 14
*Junior High Basketball Time Change
4:00 PM @ Sterling
Schedule: (2 gyms)
4:00 B girls & B boys
5:00 A girls & C boys
6:00 A boys & C girls
Seussical the Musical will be performed this weekend at the Ellsworth Jr/Sr High School Performing Arts Center. Show times are Saturday, November 9th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 pm. The is cost is $5 per person, pay at the door.
Change in location- K-12 students will attend a Veterans' Day presentation at the Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School gym on Monday, November 11 at 2:30pm. The public is invited to join us in recognizing and honoring our veterans. #327proud
K-12 students will attend a Veterans' Day presentation at the Ellsworth County Courthouse on Monday, November 11 at 2:30pm. The public is invited to join us in recognizing and honoring our veterans. #327proud
NEXT TUESDAY, NOV. 12
*Junior High Basketball Time Change
Note start time is 3:30 and order of play: 1 gym
3 quarters C team boys
2 quarters B team girls
4 quarters B team boys
4 quarters A team girls
4 quarters A team boys
Congratulations to Lakyn Tenbrink, Savannah Hellebust & Shaylee Leiker on their selections to the NCAA all-league volleyball team!
Tonight's Mr. Schroeder's Story Time is provided by Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Jacob as part of the student job program. Thanks Elizabeth and Jacob! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CSeag_JkHk
The Bearcat Cross Country teams competed at State in Wamego today. The boys finished in 7th place while the girls finished in 11th place. Great season Bearcats! #327proud
Third Grade started the day after Halloween with some yoga and meditation! The feeling of calm and mindfulness will help us complete our day successfully. Thank you Mrs. Sippel!
Friday Bulldog Clubs: The cooking club learning to measure dry and liquid ingredients.
The Bearcat Boys and Girls’ State Cross Country teams spent some time with EES students before school today. Good luck tomorrow at State in Wamego! #327proud
Friday's re-unification drill revealed that our texting notifications did not work as planned. We are currently working on resolving this issue with the companies involved. In the meantime, please share, share, share, info with your family and friends to spread district info.
KMS Halloween Activities-Haunted Halls, gym activities, art, board games, and more!!!
These students organized the project of installing new signs on the campus of Ellsworth Jr/Sr High School.
2nd Grade is studying communities and spent time with our local dispatchers at the Sheriff’s Department to learn more about Ellsworth
Striker Ball @ Gym Club KMS
3rd grade Job Skills presentations are a great way to tie school learning to real world learning. In the process, they learn about teamwork, patience, caring, cooperation, persistence, ... and public speaking.
327 appreciates Chief Halfhill bringing the DARE program to KMS students as well as the cooperation between the Kanopolis and Ellsworth police departments.
Snow coming down at JV football game in October...Anything is possible in Kansas!
Holiday creativity hosted by the Ellsworth Art Council. Third Grade was invited down to create trees for display during the upcoming holiday season. We are lucky to have these volunteers and their support. Thank you!
4th grade performing for a packed house!
Friday, Nov. 1st
2A Football Playoff game @ Lakin
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: $5 Adults; $4 Students
KSHSAA Passes Only
2A State Cross Country @ Wamego
Saturday, Nov. 2nd
Race Times:
10:00 AM - 1A Girls
10:35 - 4A Boys
**11:10 - 2A Girls**
11:45 - 1A Boys
12:20 - 4A Girls
**12:55 - 2A Boys**
Admission: $9 Adults & $6 Students
Great Day for our Bearcat Cross Country Teams!
*Boys 2A Regional Champs at Buhler
•Girls Runner-up
Mrs. Kasper’s second graders enjoyed making pumpkin globes for map studies. Special THANKS to Svaty’s Produce for donating the pumpkins!
This notification will conclude the re-unification drill for today. Thanks for all your patience as we test our system. If you have any suggestions or concerns please contact your building's office to provide that feedback.
AMAZING Pumpkin Character Creations by 4th graders are on display in front of the EES office. Amazing books and creativity! Thank you Citizens State Bank for the pumpkin sponsorship! #327proud
This is only a drill: KMS students will be returning to school at 3:15 and will dismiss at normal time. Buses will run accordingly.
This is only a drill. EES & EJSH students will be returning to their respective buildings and will dismiss at normal times. Buses will run accordingly.
This is only a drill. KMS Parents/Guardians your students are ready to be reunified with you. Students may be picked up at the United Methodist Church, 103 S. Missouri.
This is only a drill. EJSHS Parents/Guardians your students are ready to be reunified with you. EJSHS students may be picked up at St. Benards Catholic Church, 911 N. Kansas.
This is only a drill. Elementary Parents/Guardians your students are ready to be reunified with you. K-2 students may be picked up at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. Lincoln. 3-4 students may be picked up at the First United Methodist Church, 322 N. Douglas.
This is only a drill. The Ellsworth City Schools have evacuated the buildings and initiated their movement to secondary locations. Parents and Guardians, please stand-by for additional information.
Reminder Parents/Guardians that USD327 will be conducting Re-unification drills at each of the campuses today, Friday, Oct 25th. Click the following link for more info https://www.usd327.org/article/152030?org=usd-327
Thank you Ellsworth FFA for the fall cheer in the building! #327proud
KMS last day at Starbase Salina! Robotics, Engineering, Rocketry, Programming, and Energy!
We were lucky to be visited today by Jacque Beckman from Nextech. She told us tips for internet safety. We learned to keep personal information safe, online purchases and an online predators. Good information! #327proud
Saturday, October 26th, 1:00 PM
Class 2A Sub-State Volleyball @ Brookville/Ell-Saline
*Lady Bearcats: Match #2 vs Sacred Heart
Lady Bearcat tennis placed 5th as a team at state. Nicole and Maggie finished in 10th place, Jaide and Jaycee finished in 6th place!
KU 1st annual language fair. EJSHS group traveled the furthest. Students attended sessions on Spanish tongue twisters, Hebrew, Chinese calligraphy, French cooking, and German grim fairytales were some of the highlights. Big thanks to Ken Windholz for encouraging language exploration. Lunch was also a favorite, especially the brownie! #olrc2019 #327proud
CANCELLATION: Monday, 10/21: JV Football has been cancelled.
CANCELLATION:
Monday, 10/21: JV Football vs Ellinwood has been cancelled.
Lady Bearcat tennis day 1: Maggie and Nicole went 2-1, Jaide and Jaycee went 1-1... Both teams are on to the medal rounds tomorrow!
EJSHS Student-initiated campus street signs are up!
5th grade students created and performed skits about the events that happened before, during and after Columbus discovered the new world.
Let's take care of each other and our world! Ms. Coco read and interesting story about leadership, unity and conservation. #327proud
Practicing some cooperative listening this morning! They were excited for the challenge and felt successful. This activity comes from our PATHS curriculum (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) which targets building social emotional and problem solving skills.
KMS Starbase Day 4! Robotics, Rocketry, Littlebits Circuitry!
Track surface & striping is complete!
We love to read ANYWHERE! Sunshine and books make for a good day! #327proud
Thank you to Dave Rankin and Noah Erichsen for sharing their talents yesterday!
Students are enjoying the new Activity Paths. Thanks to Mrs. Laura Kyler for getting this started at EES! #327proud
Track is making progress...Lanes went down today!
Parents/Guardians - USD327 is planning a district wide student/parent re-unification drill on the afternoon of Friday, October 25th. For additional information checkout this link - https://www.usd327.org/article/147952?org=usd-327
Saturday, 10/19: NCAA JH League Volleyball @ Republic County
Game 1 vs Minneapolis 9:00 AM
3-2-1A Girls' State Tennis @ Prairie Village-Harmon Park Tennis Complex
<7727 Delmar St., Prairie Village, KS 66208>
Friday, 10/18
10:00 AM - Introductions
10:30 AM - Competition Begins
Saturday, 10/19
9:00 AM - Competition Resumes
Reminder of no school on Friday, October 18, and Monday, October 21. #327proud
Our KS State Board of Education rep, Ben Jones, visited our district today. He toured our buildings and learned about our great programs from our students and teachers.
HS Volleyball Tournament Schedule for Abilene this Saturday, 10/19
NCAA League XC Meet & Lakeside Invitational:
*Thursday, 10/17 @ Downs Country Club, located 4 miles North of Downs on Hwy 181.
*4:00 PM - Varsity Girls - Varsity Boys - JV Boys & Girls
Lady Bearcats Tennis finished 2nd at Regionals! Cassie M. finished 0-1, Stephanie S. 1-2, Maggie W. and Nicole H. 3-1, 5th place, Jaide T. and Jaycee C. 3-1, 2nd place! Doubles teams are going to state!
Girls Tennis regionals update on a frigid and windy day 1 from Phillipsburg...Singles Cassie M. lost to Hoisington 3-9; Stephanie S. won against Norton 6-1, 6-4; Doubles Jaide/Jaycee won against Hoisington 6-0, 6-0; Maggie/Nicole won against Colby 6-0, 2-6, (15-13)
Students enjoyed a play performed by the Wichita Children’s Theatre. K-2 watched Three Billy Goats Gruff. 3rd-4th grade students watched Tom Sawyer. Thanks to Scott Moore, Kiwanis, and H&B Communications for making this happen! #327proud
Thank you to the Kanopolis Fire Department for visiting KMS this morning to teach the students about fire safety.
Thanks to two volunteer firefighters, Willis Ohl and Scott Thomasson, for serving breakfast today. We appreciate our Ellsworth County volunteer firefighters, and thank them for volunteering to serve our community. #327proud
Regional Tennis
Saturday, 10/12
3-2-1A Regional Tennis @ Phillipsburg
•Friday, 10/11 - 12:30 PM (introductions)
•Saturday, 10/12 - 9:00 AM
KMS @ Starbase Day 3! Bernoulli's, Black Hawks, CREO, and Rocketry!
1st graders visited the Ellsworth Fire Department today. Thank you to all the firefighters who took the time to talk to us about fire safety! #327proud
A little team building activity to start the day in second grade!
The EHS Marching Band will be performing today at 12:35 at the Baker University Marching Festival. Watch them live at https://www.bakeru.edu/music/marching-festival/
2019 Ellsworth XC Invitational!
Reminder of Parent/Teacher conferences on October 14-15 from 4-8pm. You should have received information from the school about your conference time. If you did not receive information about the conferences, please contact the appropriate building. Our goal is 100%! #327proud
Reminder of no school on October 18 due to PT Conference Comp Day and no school on Teacher In-Service on October 21. #327proud
Lady Bearcats tennis, 1st place @ league! #10championships
Bearcat Attack is having fun cheering for the Bearcats! #327proud
REMINDER: JV Football Monday, Oct. 7th, @ Hoisington is a 6:00 PM Start.
In the "News" section of the USD 327 website/app is a letter to KMS Parents with information regarding the delay in the delivery of pictures from Lifetouch. Thank you for your understanding.
TENNIS UPDATE!
*Rescheduled: NCAA League Tennis @ Russell has been moved to Monday, Oct. 7th, 3:00 PM
*Cancellation: Ellsworth Round Robin for Monday, Oct. 7th has been Cancelled to accommodate the League meet.
Day 2 @ Starbase for KMS! Elements and molecular make up to circuitry, CREO, chromatography, and coordinates!
A&P II students working on human 2D paper cadaver.
Sharing pumpkin art and some fall jokes with the Senior Center today. Happy to share some smiles together! #327proud #share327
Lots of medalists at today’s cross country meet in Lyons. Boys varsity bring home 1st place team plaque.
HS Volleyball Schedule @ Central Plains next Thursday, 10/10
POSTPONED due to potential weather concerns:
*Today's HS VARSITY TENNIS @ ELLSWORTH
*Rescheduled for Monday, October 7th, 3:00 PM
START TIMES for 3-2-1A Regional Tennis @ Phillipsburg
Oct. 11th - 10:30 AM
Oct. 12th - 9:00 AM
Oct. 26 - 2A Cross Country Regional @ BUHLER HS (Hutchinson-Prairie Ridge Cross Country Park)
GIRLS - 11:20 a.m. BOYS - 12:00 p.m.
Belle Plaine, Brookville-Ell-Saline, Canton-Galva, Ellsworth, Hillsboro, Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic, Inman, Leon-Bluestem, Marion, Moundridge, Salina-Sacred Heart, Sedgwick, Sterling, Whitewater-Remington,Wichita-The Independent
Learning from each other in Third Grade using Flipgrid. We talked about tips for framing yourself in a video, practicing what we say and keeping still in a video.
Oct. 26 - 2A HS Volleyball Sub-State @ Brookville-Ell-Saline HS –
Belleville-Republic County; Bennington; Blue Rapids-Valley Heights; Brookville-Ell-Saline; Canton-Galva; Ellsworth; Herington; Salina-Sacred Heart
Bearcat Football stays unbeaten (4-0) with a 21-12 victory over Minneapolis!
EES students enjoyed the play, Best Foot Forward, performed by the Creede Repertory Theatre. Thanks to the Dane Hansen Foundation for providing this opportunity for our students! #327proud
Practicing mindful breathing and meditation this morning with Ms. Coco. We are learning how to calm our minds and be ready for life. Thank you Colleen!
TIME CORRECTION on Fall Sports Calendar: Oct. 8th Ellsworth Cross Country Invitational Start Time = 3:30 PM
5th Grade KMS, day 1 at Starbase Salina! #wholelotaSTEM
2nd graders wrote personal narratives last week and designed Pop Bottle People of themselves! Such creativity!
Lyons HS Volleyball Tournament
3-2-1A Girls Regional Tennis @ PHILLIPSBURG HS (Friday, October 11 & Saturday, October 12, 2019) Phillipsburg HS Courts, 410 S 7th St, Phillipsburg
KSHSAA Classifications released today.
•Ellsworth High School will compete in Class 2A for all State Activities in 2019-2020.
•Football will be 2A for 2020 & 2021.
KMS 5th Grade at Starbase
Push notifications are possible with the school app. To enable notifications, open the USD 327 app, select settings. Once in settings, select turn on notifications. A person can then select what notifications he/she would like to receive.
ELECTRIFYING learning from Western Cooperative Electric! Thank you for teaching us about safety and electricity. We are lucky to have you in our community! #327proud
Parents and community members shared their talents today with Third Grade. They told us about skills we need and about character traits we should be working on each day. Thank you for your time and teaching! #327proud #share327
Reminde: JV Football today (9/23) vs Sacred Heart is a 6:00 PM start time at Kansas Wesleyan stadium
Ellsworth defeats Sacred Heart 38-13 @KSHSAA @sportsinkansas
Bearcat Attack had fun at the game! They enjoyed watching the Cats get a win on Homecoming. #327proud
Kicking off Homecoming 2019!
Kicking off Homecoming 2019!
Thanks to everyone who attended the EES Open House today. The Principal Council students did a great job being hosts. #327proud
Due to a water leak, the parade route will conclude at the corner of 2nd and Douglas and the pep assembly will occur at that intersection.
Surplus Items free for the taking. They are located out in front of central storage on North Grand Street.
Third Grade welcomed some Bearcat Buddies today. We drew, colored, cut and created together. You'll see our creations at the Homecoming parade! It was great to hear the conversations and care students had for each other. THANKS BEARCATS!
Third Grade welcomed some Bearcat Buddies today. We drew, colored, cut and created together. You'll see our creations at the Homecoming parade! It was great to hear the conversations and care students had for each other. THANKS BEARCATS!
Four boys-Hayden Rogers, Noah & Logan Erichsen, & Braden Schulte place in the top 20 at Stafford cross country earning the Bearcats 2nd overall on the men’s side. Olivia Neuman & Joni Schroeder brought home hardware for the girls.
Our Junior High Bearcats came away with victories over the Minneapolis Lions in their home opener in Football & Volleyball!
Ms Coco from the public library reads to third grade during our daily #classroombookaday We love picture books! Thanks Ms. Coco!
Throwback Thursday at KMS
Third Grade is BLESSED to have NINE nurturing community readers who spend time reading with our students each week. They share a love for reading and build connections to our community as well as support developing readers. Thank you readers!
Due to the replacement of concrete at the front of KMS, pick-up at KMS to EES/EJSH at 7:15am and the drop-off at KMS from EES/EJSH will occur on S. Iowa Ave. on Thursday and Friday this week. We will return to a regular schedule on Monday.
Lady Cats take set 2:
25-18, 10-25, 25-15
LOVE our town and all the people who make it great! Third Grade spends this week on walking field trips to learn about jobs, work ethic and character traits. Next week we have guest speakers lined up to share their passions and knowledge. It takes a village!
HS Lady Cats defeat Sacred Heart in the first set 26-24, 25-22
Mrs Vague's 3rd grade class learned how to have an important document notarized today. How cool is that?
Volleyball girls started our Friday out right! Wishing them luck tonight against Sacred Heart!
Thursday, September 19th
High School Volleyball @ Little River
4:00 JV
5:30 Varsity
Make sure your car is looking good for homecoming!! Bearcats give back will be holding a free car wash in the circle drive at Ellsworth Junior Senior High from 8:30-11:00 on Friday September 20.
Down 19-20, Ellsworth scores with :26 to come away with a 27-20 victory over Republic County.
Fun at the Fair
EHS Varsity Volleyball Invitational this Saturday, 9/14.
KMS has arrived at the State Fair!!!
Track resurfacing has started. Please stay off of the track for the next several days. USD327 thanks you for your cooperation.
After being down 6-14 at halftime Junior High Bearcat Football comes back in the 2nd half and defeats the Beloit Trojans 18-14
Spirit Week is next week and KMS has all kinds of school spirit!
EES Open House to allow people to see the new cafeteria and gym updates is on Friday, September 20 from 3:30ish-5pm. It will begin after the Homecoming Parade and pep rally is completed. Please enter the building at the front entrance. #327proud
EJSH Government students presented a campus street naming project to the BOE. Street names will be voted on by the student body.
Madison Newell receives 5th place medal in seventh grade cross country race in Salina.
Reminder of DOGS (Dads of Great Students) training at EES on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm in the EES cafeteria. Thanks to our DOGS for volunteering their time. #327proud
Congrats to Mrs. Vague. She represented 327 at the K-State FB game and thier Extra Yard for Teachers Program. Proud of you Mrs Vague!!!
KMS S's & staff adjusting to classrooms at EES/EJSH today, while the City of Kanopolis works on water lines. Thx for everybody's patience.
High School Volleyball Schedule @ Bennington Tuesday, September 10th.
5:00 PM Varsity & JV vs Bennington (2 courts)
6:00 PM Varsity & JV vs Ell-Saline (2 courts)
EES second graders enjoyed a field trip to F&M Pharmacy to connect to their health studies. They also participated in a scavenger hunt to locate items.
Great job to the Bearcat Pride Band! Bearcat Attack enjoyed watching your performance. #327proud
Bearcat Attack is having fun cheering on the Bearcats! #327proud
Great setting for Friday Night Football @327Bearcats !
Great job by our Field Crew & yes that is natural grass!!
@KSHSAA @KansasPregame @sportsinkansas
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? We are! Special thanks the Celeste, Cindy, Christine, Jill, & Fitzy for your efforts on the field.
Great start to a Bearcat Game Day! Some FB players spent time with EES students before school. #327proud
Junior High Football Bearcats kicking off the season at Sterling.
Information related to the September 9th plans for KMS can be found in the "News" section on the front page of the USD 327 website.
Junior High Volleyball order @ Sterling today is B-A-C. Each team will play 1 match/best of 3 games.
Due to the water being shut off in Kanopolis on Monday the 9th, 327 has decided to house all 5th/6th grade students at EES & EJSH. All KMS students will start school at EES, but will end their day at EJSH.
Thursday, 9/5, Volleyball Schedule @ Sterling
JH VB starts @ 4:30
HS VB - Varsity @ 5:00 & 6:00
HS VB - JV @ 6:00 & 7:00
TIME CHANGE: Junior High Football @ Sterling on Thursday, 9/5 has been moved to a 6:00 PM start due to the predicted Heat. Game played at Sterling College Field.
Mr. Davis' EJSHS Athletic Alerts on Remind is no longer available.
Please refer to www.usd327.org website for the latest updates.
USD327 is aware of Kanopolis City water being turned off for repairs on Mon Sep 9. We are considering different options at this time for the classes at KMS. Stay tuned for further updates.
It was great to have some HS volleyball players hanging out with EES students this morning. #327proud
1st annual Football Jamboree - a great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. Thanks to Concordia for hosting the Bearcats, Beloit & Chapman!
A Special Thanks to CATS PRIDE for kicking off the 2019 Fall Athletic Season for our EJSHS Student-Athletes!
A Great Night to be a BEARCAT!!
Mr.Bolton's Science Club discussed Bernoulli's Principle today!
High School Football “Jamboree”
•Saturday, 8/31 - 9:30 AM
•@ Concordia HS (436 W. 10th St)
•Scrimmage Beloit, Concordia, Chapman
•Admission: Sports Drinks (to be divided between all schools)
Come support your Bearcats!
It was great to have former EES student and now EJSHS student serving as a Bearcub Greeter welcoming students and staff to school today. Thanks Jayce! #327proud
Due to the wet conditions & potential weather, the Maintenance to the EJSHS Track has been postponed until the Week of Sept. 9th – 13th .
The track can be used until then.
Former @KStateFB player and current @Broncos player, Dalton Risner, shared a message to EES students today about pursuing their dreams as part of our dream theme for this school year. Thanks @Dalton_Risner66! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-2oC1OAG98
ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS & STUDENTS: Maintenance on the EJSHS Track is in progress. Please refrain from using the track at this time. Pending weather delays, hoping to have repairs completed in the next 5-10 days.
Thanks
KMS 5th Graders have reservations at the Bulldog Cafe for book tasting today with Mrs. Wacker!!
Bearcub Greeters welcomed students and staff to school to #CelebrateMonday! #327proud
Enjoy another edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time. Have a great week! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15g7vfPuasY
Second grade at the Ellsworth County Historical Society to learn about our PAST
The Marching Bearcats performed in the Cowtown Days Parade. Great job Bearcats! #327proud
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i58mhWwnr8s
Line dancing at EES
A Million Dreams was the popular choice again this week for Karaoke Friday. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bONtUB-3Ww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqc35_o7aWY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pznslKMG6eg
Update to USD 327 Transportation Schedule
Starting Monday, KMS students will be dropped off at EJSHS in the afternoon, in addition to the drop off at EES.
Thank you to all families for visiting KMS for Parent Night!!
Remember it is critical for drivers to be vigilant when school buses are in your vicinity and to obey the law, which requires all motorists to stop when approaching a stopped school bus from either direction while it is displaying the stop sign and red flashing lights.
During the lunch recess time, we now have a place for students to have recess inside. Adding the cafeteria allowed us to change schedules so the gym would be available at this time.. #327proud
With the new EES cafeteria, we now have a space to do indoor recess when the gym is being used for PE. Today, students colored or did a @GoNoodle activity. #327proud
Bearcub Greeters welcomed EES students and staff to school on a #WonderfulWednesday! Thanks Carol and Jessie! #327proud
Thanks to the parents and guardians who attended the Kdg and 2nd grade parent meetings tonight. Your attendance and support is appreciated! #327proud
Reminder: KMS Parent Night
August 22
5th Grade-6:00 KMS Gym
6th Grade-6:30 KMS Commons
Another Bearcub Greeter welcomed EES students and staff to school on a #TerrificTuesday. Thanks Judy! #327proud
JH VB @ EES gym
Future Bearcats!
First Day of Practice for Fall Athletics!
Thanks to the parents and guardians who attended the 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade parent meetings. Reminder Kdg parent meeting is tomorrow at 5:30pm and 2nd grade at 6:30pm. #327proud
Bearcub Greeter welcoming us to school today to #CelebrateMonday! Thanks MaryJo! #327proud
Mrs. Robson and her class read Only One You by Linda Kranz. They then painted rocks to display in the flower bed at the EES front entrance. #327proud
Enjoy another edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time. Let's have a great 1st full week of school! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADnvWIugII
Karaoke Friday at EES today during lunch. Enjoy "A Million Dreams" since our theme this year is again a dream theme. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ehZkTkd66E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wikXI6m7WTM
The new EES cafeteria gives us greater flexibility in our schedules. Younger students are eating lunch while 2nd grade is in PE. This was not possible in the past with the “cafegymatorium”. #327proud
Awesome collaboration going on in Basic Design to build freestanding towers!
Awesome first day at KMS!!!
EES students enjoyed eating in the new cafeteria today. #327proud
Welcome back students! We are excited for the new school year. Hope you are too!
Bearcub Greeters started our school year off great with a smile and a handshake. Thanks Mike and Linda Rust! #327proud
Welcome back to the 2019-2020 school year with this year's first edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time! Our theme this year is "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them" by Walt Disney. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKHt82jcq4E
Special Thanks to CPR Instructor Tim Korbe & Ellsworth County EMS for training our staff!
CPR/AED Certified!
#34 USD 327 Coaches & Activity Sponsors completed their certification!!
ATTENTION - ELLSWORTH AREA STUDENTS - GRADES 5-6
K-6 Bus Stop is at EES for all students for both morning and afternoon
There is no bus stop at EJSHS except for 7-12 students
No Drop-Off at Preisker Park
USD327 Health and Wellness before the school year begins. Sweating it out and smelling the flowers!
Testing
Thanks to the city crew for repainting the crosswalk lines. Please remember to not stop or park in the crosswalks so we can keep everyone safe. #327proud
#327proud staff participated in a Goose Chase today organized and led by the District Wellness Committee. Thanks for encouraging us to be physically active and for providing a fun activity.
Awesome crowd at KMS Open House/Ice Cream Social!!! Thank you to PTO for providing the ice cream.
EES welcomed back students and parents during Open House and the PTO Ice Cream Social tonight. We are looking forward to a great year! #327proud
The KMS Open House/Ice Cream Social is on Tuesday, August 13th from 4:00-5:30.
Time Change to Junior High Athletic Schedule:
Sept. 5th JH Volleyball @ Sterling 4:30 PM
Sept. 5th JH Football @ Sterling 6:00 PM
Mr. Schroeder presented the cafeteria addition and remodeled gym to Kiwanis.
Final day of enrollment until 7pm. K-6 students at EES. 7-12 students at EJSHS. #327proud
Reminder of enrollment today until 3:30 pm and tomorrow from 11am-7pm. It is also a chance for students and parents to check out the new cafeteria and gym updates at EES. #327proud
EES students and staff, we would like to stay connected with you over the
Summer to see all the awesome things you are doing to enjoy your Summer Break! Take a Selfie of you doing the activities for the Summer Selfie Bingo! #327proud #SummerSelfieBingo
EES Open House and PTO Ice Cream Social is on Monday, August 12 from 4-5:30. KMS Open House and Ice Cream Social is on Tuesday, August 13 from 4-5pm.
Reminder of enrollment for students in grades 1st-11th on Tuesday from 7:30am-3:30pm and Wednesday from 11am-7pm. Enrollment for K-6 is at EES while 7-12th grade students enroll at EJSHS.
Reminder of enrollment for Seniors and Kindergarten students from 7:30am-3:30pm tomorrow. You may enroll siblings of a Senior or Kindergartener this day as well.
Bearcat Attack is a fan club opportunity for K-6 USD 327 students at all home Ellsworth High School varsity football games. Home games for the 2019 season are September 6 and 20, October 4 and 18. More information and registration forms are available at enrollment.
EES is once again looking for Bearcub Greeters for the 2019-2020 school year. Bearcub Greeters are volunteers who greet students and staff to school. If interested or wanting more information, contact Patrick Schroeder at 785-472-5554.
EES will once again have the DOGS (Dads of Great Students) program this year. If interested, please sign up during enrollment. A training meeting will be held on September 10 at 6:30pm at EES. #327proud
"Get a head start on Enrollment": Athletic Consent Form, ImPact Concussion Form, & Physical Form are available on our website under the following tabs:
DOCUMENTS-EJSHS-ATHLETICS
Both Student-Athlete & Parent/Guardian must sign & return to EJSHS to be eligible to participate.
Opportunities to take the Impact Concussion Test will be available when school starts if student-athletes are out-of-town.
Attention 2019 7th-9th-11th grade Student-Athletes: EJSHS Athletics: Mr. Davis is available this Friday 7/19 & next week after each weight session to give the required Impact Concussion Test.
CALENDAR CHANGE:
Varsity Football @ TMP-Hays (originally scheduled for Fri, Oct. 25th) has been moved to Thursday, Oct. 24th.
The EJSHS Fall Music Concert (originally scheduled for Thur, Oct. 24th) will move to Friday, Oct. 25th.
EES students and staff, we would like to stay connected with you over the
Summer to see all the awesome things you are doing to enjoy your Summer Break! Take a Selfie of you doing the activities for the Summer Selfie Bingo! #327proud #SummerSelfieBingo
STUDENT ATHLETES (7-12):
*Time to schedule PHYSICALS for 2019-20 school year
*Have on file prior to 1st day of Practice: Monday, August 19
July 1st - 7th: KSHSAA Summer Moratorium” Coaches & Student-Athletes- No practice, training, weights, competition or use of school facilities during this time frame.
Day 2 of the STEAM Maker Jr Camp. The students loved day one. Thanks to the teachers for their time to learn how to incorporate this in their teaching. #327proud
EES and KMS teachers and a few guest teachers from Central Plains are getting trained on STEAM Maker from Katie Perez with ESSDACK. The students are enjoying the activities. #327proud
EES students and staff, we would like to stay connected with you over the
Summer to see all the awesome things you are doing to enjoy your Summer Break! Take a Selfie of you doing the activities for the Summer Selfie Bingo! #327proud #SummerSelfieBingo
Bus drivers are learning to improve thier skills and knowledge of driving.
Enjoy another Summer edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time presented by Miss Roselyn! Don't forget to keep reading for enjoyment over the summer! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYUsV2iuRw0
Summer Pole Vault Camp: All levels (never vaulted before to past state qualifiers). July 8-11, 7:30-10:30 am. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/XvsTThNy2nBgb7m19
¿Qué tal el verano?
teacher training= not summer yet
EES students and staff, we would like to stay connected with you over the
Summer to see all the awesome things you are doing to enjoy your Summer Break! Take a Selfie of you doing the activities for the Summer Selfie Bingo! #327proud #SummerSelfieBingo
Welcome to another Summer edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time presented by Mr. Avery. Thanks Avery! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bsk6T2uQ4o
Enjoy another edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time presented by Mr. Bo as we start the summer. One of the best things students can do over the summer is read. Thanks to Mr. Bo for reading the book this week! Good job Bo! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUQOqWSrmM
Lady Bearcats 4x400 7th place Medalists (Shaylee Leiker, Lakyn Tenbrink, Makenzie Stroede, Savannah Hellebust)
State Track
KSHSAA
State Track and Field is suspended for today. Resume from point of suspension tomorrow at 10:00 in field events, 11:00 track events. Lady Bearcats 4x400 will run Sunday!
Congratulations to Luke Dunn for his 4th place finish in the javelin! #327proud
Congratulations to Shaylee Leiker for her 3rd Place finish in the 400m. #327proud
Congrats to Josiah Bolton for placing 2nd in the 1600m run. #327proud
Congrats to Luke Sharp for finishing 5th in the 100m dash! #327proud
Shaylee Leiker finishes in 5th place in the 100m dash. Great job Shaylee! #327proud
EJSHS Athletics: All running events postponed for Friday, except 4-5-6A 3200 meter runs! Will resume running events at 8AM Saturday - all being timed finals!
EJSHS Athletics: KSHSAA
All field events postponed today. Will resume the Fri. Schedule, followed by Sat. Schedule at 8AM Saturday!
KSHSAA
@KSHSAA
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The state track meet remains delayed! The next announcement will come at 4:30pm!
KSHSAA
@KSHSAA
The state track and field meet remains in a delay. The next announcement will take place at approximately 3:00pm.
2:02 PM · May 24, 2019 · Twitter for iPhone
STATE TRACK Livestream Link
http://kansas-sports.com/ks/news/?id=11385&t=sports-in-kansas-2019-kshsaa-track-&-field-live-stream
KSHSAA STATE TRACK
Lakyn Tenbrink - HJ 7th place Medalist
Congratulations to Mrs. Wacker as she was awarded Citizen of the Year by VFW Post 6485. Also to Mrs. Wacker and Mr. Magie for recognition by the VFW Auxiliary.
Some EES students got a cool ride to school today. Students were selected during the “Touch a Truck” event held by Ellsworth County EMS. #327proud
4th grade students show their appreciation for their teachers this year. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URuSLL7QVGk
1st grade students show their appreciation for their teachers as the school year comes to a close. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ6sRxZvPhk
3rd grade students show their appreciation to their teachers this year. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkI27bM8LmE
2nd grade students show their appreciation for their teachers for this school year. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jA1Kzq_i_U
Kindergarten students show appreciation for their teachers to end the year. #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWk4O1Nfv4c
Thanks to the Sugar Shack for rewarding students for their reading performance this year! #327proud
Thank you to the Smokey Hill Cattle Women and Ellsworth County Farm Bureau for sponsoring a hamburger picnic and activities for KMS Students.
Spanish 2 Book tasting
Spanish 2 Book tasting
Advisor group- plants to the Pines
EES is keeping an eye on the weather for the track meet on the last day of school. We are working on some alternate plans should weather be a factor. A decision will be made by 8am on Thursday.
Thanks to the Smoky Hill Cattle Women for donating and grilling hamburgers this week for lunch. Today, EES students enjoyed their lunch. Thanks to the Ellsworth County Farm Bureau for providing learning activities and games after lunch. #327proud
EES recognized our Bearcub Greeters who volunteered their time greeting our students and staff this year. We appreciate them helping us start our day on a positive note!
EES will be hosting a STEAMmaker Jr. Camp for all current Kdg-5th grade students on June 27-28. A letter with more information will be sent home today or tomorrow. The camp has a limit on the number of participants. Spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Welcome back to another edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time. We have another special guest reader this week as Mr. Carson is reading a book as part of our student jobs program. Enjoy the book! Thanks to Mr. Carson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNpkRW0-iDk #327proud
Advisor groups donating 27 gallons of milk to food bank
Congrats to the girls’ 4x400 relay for qualifying for state track. Relay members were Shaylee Leiker, Lakyn Tenbrink, Makenzie Stroede, and Savannah Hellebust. #327proud
Congrats to Shaylee Leiker for qualifying for state track in the 400m. #327proud
Josiah Bolton qualifies for state track in the 1600. Congrats Josiah! #327proud
3 more state track qualifiers for the Bearcats. Congrats to Kash Travnichek (110HH), Shaylee Leiker (100), and Luke Sharp (100). #327proud
Another Bearcat qualifies for 2A state track. Congrats to Eryk Andalon for qualifying in pole vault. #327proud
About halfway through field events, Bearcat state qualifiers so far are:
Kash Travnichek in high jump
Luke Dunn in javelin
Lakyn Tenbrink in high jump
Congrats!
HS track is competing at the Class 2A regionals in Smith Center. Results throughout the meet are being posted on Twitter by following @redmenathletics. Go Bearcats! #327proud
Mrs. Kasper’s class presented their STEAM presentations today. Great job to the students! #327proud
Mrs. Tripp’s class enjoyed going to the T-shirt shop for the letter T as part of their Alphabet Countdown. Thanks Refine Design! #327proud
EJSHS Athletics: RESCHEDULED
THUR, 5/16
HS REGIONAL TRACK @ Smith Center
2:00 Field Events
4:30 Prelims
6:00 Finals
Lady Bearcats finish 2019 season as 2-1A Regional Runner-ups.
They fought to the end but fell short 3-6 to the Sacred Heart Knights.
5th-8th Grade Band and Choir Concert!!
Ellsworth takes the field for 2-1A Regional Championship game against Sacred Heart
Lady Bearcats advance to the Regional Championship game with 4-2 9th inning Victory over Sterling!
Will play winner of Sacred Heart/Republic County tonight.
Lady Bearcats are battling Sterling: 2-2 top of 6th
Thanks to Mrs. Hakoda’s advisor class for giving Mrs. Tripp’s students a card and a book. Awesome! #327proud
Ellsworth Baseball season comes to an end with 0-10 loss to Hoisington at Regionals.
Bearcats finish season 10-9
Bearcat Softball advances to Regional Semi-Finals with 2-1 walk-off victory over Ellinwood!
•Will play Sterling, Tuesday, 3:00 @ Sterling
•Winner advances to championship game, approximate game time 6:00
Welcome back to Mr. Schroeder’s Story Time with special guest Miss MaKinley! Enjoy the book read by Miss MaKinley as part of the EES student jobs program. Thanks MaKinley! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiPRBZMcdi4
Bearcat Tennis completes 2019 season with 6th place finish at 3-2-1A State
•Joey Oberle 2nd in Singles
•Caden Whetzel/Dalton Zelenka 11th in Doubles
Bearcat Track & Field competing at NCAA League meet
KMS 6th Grade Science Fair!!!
KMS welcomed the 2019-20 5th graders today!!!
Mrs. Tripp’s classroom took a trip to Pizza Hut as part of their Alphabet Countdown for the letter P. They had a great time and thanks to Pizza Hut for doing this. #327proud
The EHS Forensics team coached by Mrs. Hakoda, finished up the season this past Saturday and had a solid showing at the State Forensics tournament. Congrats to Jordi Thornton and Jordyn Coonrod who are the 2A State Champions in IDA!
The student publications department came away from the annual Kansas Scholastic Press Association's State Journalism contest Saturday in Lawrence with seven placings and a third place showing in the 2A sweepstakes competition.
Courtney Wise took first in advertising. Taking second place were Shianne Svaty in editorial cartoon, Taylor Holecek in yearbook layout and Parker McGowan in student life photography. Holecek also took third in newspaper design. Nabbing honorable mentions were Svaty in editorial writing and Selena Carrazco in yearbook sports writing.
3rd grade did a great job with their Poetry Slam today. #327proud
Mrs. Orozco's Advisor Class does their community service project.
URGENT 4th grade parents! Tonight's meeting with the music store will be rescheduled due to weather. The music store is not able to make it this evening. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date!
EES students enjoyed learning about the Tesla car and the technology involved in it from Mr. Tim Friedenberger. #327proud
KMS welcomed Tim Friedenberger, owner of a Tesla. Mr. Friedenberger showed his Tesla to KMS students and answered questions.
Welcome back to Mr. Schroeder’s Story Time with special guest Miss Roselyn! Enjoy the book read by Miss Roselyn as part of the EES student jobs program. Thanks Roselyn! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFPxUi25aBc
Bearcat Softball wins Game 2!! 9-7
Softball at Plainville. The Bearcats take Game 1, 12-4!!!
Thanks to all the cooks at EES, KMS, and EJSHS for preparing great meals for students each day. Happy School Lunch Hero Day! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvcMFNZs4TE
STATE BOUND!
Bearcats claim 3-2-1A Tennis Regional Championship @ Trego-WaKeeney!!
Oberle 1st
Whetzel & Zelenka 1st
Wesseler & Vehring 5th
Bourbon 6th
The new lunch tables were delivered to EES today. We had some great helpers after school to help get them ready. #327proud
3rd grade read their poems to people at the Senior Center and did an art project yesterday. Today, they visited The Petal Place to learn about being a business owner, pricing things, organizing, and the math involved! #327proud
Advisee thank you baskets for ECMC nurses
USD 327 Cancellations today in Ellsworth: JH Track, Softball, Baseball, & JV Golf. KMS and EJSH will DISMISS AT REGULAR TIMES. KMS-3:20, EJSH-3:05.
Great Kindergarten concert tonight. Good job students and Mrs. Keith! #327proud
Game 2
Bearcats sweep the Leopards with 9-4 victory
Game 1
Bearcats defeat Lincoln/Sylvan 7-3
EES students enjoyed a storytelling assembly by Bill Harley. Lots of laughter and giggling! #327proud
Thank you to Deb Habiger of the Ellsworth County Health Department, along with Zoe Hays and Caleb Hays of EJSHS for demonstrating to KMS students the effects of smoking on a pig lung.
JV Boys lose the nightcap 5-8.
Girls win the second over Little River 12-8
Boys JV beat Minneapolis with this walkoff double 4-3.
Girls beat Little River in the opener today 13-1
EES started the Bearcub BEST (Be an Excellent Student Team) student jobs program this year. 2nd-4th grade students applied for jobs, interviewed, and received jobs that they perform at school. The students are doing awesome! #327proud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q94b77FZewg
The EHS men's tennis team took first place Tuesday at Abilene out of 6 teams. Individual results are as follows:
#1 singles - Joey Oberle 1st place (3-0)
#2 singles - Cody Bourbon 1st place (3-0)
#1 doubles - Caden Whetzel/Dalton Zelenka 2nd place (2-1)
#2 doubles - Adam Vehring/David Wesseler 2nd place (2-1)
Also medaling Tuesday at the Russell JV meet:
#1 singles - Grady Mueller 3rd place
#1 doubles - Sailor Charowhas/Yousoph Moustafa 3rd place
Bearcat Baseball gets the split against Sacred Heart.
Game 1: 5-6
Game 2: 9-8
The Mystery Motivator winners had fun doing an Easter egg hunt today. #327proud
4th grade is finishing up their economics unit with an auction today. Students created products to “sell”. Thanks to Jay and Valerie Casey for conducting the auction today. #327proud
EES hosted 3rd grade’s grandparents today for lunch as part of Grandparents’ Week. Thanks to everyone who attended this week! #327proud
Thanks to OPAA! and the cooks for great lunches during Grandparents’ Week. Over 250 grandparents were our guests this week. #327proud
It is great to have one of our DOGS (Dad of Great Students) here today. Thanks to Mr. Karlton Place for volunteering his time. #327proud
The Scholastic Book Fair started today at EES in the library. There are a lot of great books to buy to read now or over the summer. If 75 books are bought for the classroom teachers, Mr. Schroeder will decorate his beard. #327proud
Another great crowd for Grandparents’ Week at EES. Today, the 2nd grade enjoyed eating with their grandparents. #327proud
It was 4th grade’s turn to eat lunch with their grandparents today. Thanks to all who attended. Sorry I missed getting a picture today.
Both Varsity and JV Tennis teams placed first yesterday at their respective meets.
Varsity at Sterling
1st place team out of 4 schools
#1 singles - Joey Oberle 1st place (3-0)
#2 singles - Cody Bourbon 2nd place (2-1)
#1 doubles - Caden Whetzel/Dalton Zelenka 1st place (3-0)
#2 doubles - Adam Vehring/David Wesseler 3rd place (1-2)
JV at Hoisington
1st place team out of 6 schools
#1 singles - Grady Mueller 2nd place
#2 singles - Yousoph Moustafa 1st place
#2 doubles - Sailor Charowhas/Yousoph Moustafa 1st place
Another great crowd for Grandparents’ Week at EES. Today, it was the Kindergarten’s turn. #327proud
This week is Grandparents’ Week at EES. Great turnout for the 1st grade lunch today. #327proud
4th grade continues to enjoy going to the Good Samaritan each Friday. They enjoyed playing Bingo with the residents last Friday. #327proud
Members of the playground committee as part of the Principal’s Council are finishing up their order for playground equipment for next year. Today’s discussion is making decisions of what to get to stay within their budget. #327proud
3rd grade was spreading Spring cheer at the Senior Center with Easter baskets and sidewalk chalk. #327proud
Aidan Johnson represented Kanopolis Middle School at the KSTL (Kansas Student Technology Leadership) Digital Media Competition yesterday and took 4th place in his middle school division! He shared a game he created/programmed using Scratch software made for students at MIT.
Congrats Aidan!!!
EHS men’s varsity tennis team placed 2nd out of 8 teams yesterday at their home invitational.
Individual results are as follows:
#1 Singles - Joey Oberle - 1st place (3-0)
#2 Singles - Zach Griffith - 5th place (2-2)
#1 Doubles - Caden Whetzel/Dalton Zelenka - 3rd place (3-1)
#2 Doubles - Adam Vehring/David Wesseler - 2nd place (2-1)
Some of the EES Principal’s Council members are working to put together an order for playground equipment for next year. Good discussions on what students like to do at recess to influence what they purchase with their budget, #327proud
4th grade enjoyed going to the Salina Symphony on Friday. #327proud
Bearcat Baseball completes the sweep over the Beloit Trojans with 12-2 victory in Game 2!!
Bearcats rally to take down Beloit 8-7 in Game 1!
Micah Bolton, senior, played the marimba today for some EES students during music. Thanks to Micah for doing this. The kids enjoyed it! #327proud
Wellness Committee meeting this morning. Discussing Walk Kansas Program and other possible programs to promote wellness in our schools.
EJSHS StuCo SAFE program- THINKFAST presentation Tuesday morning...Outstanding presentation for all students!!!
Bearcat Baseball
Opening Day for the Lady Bearcats
12-0 Victory over Ellis
Thank you to Judge Hipp for teaching our 5th Graders about the Judicial System.
Thanks to all the families who participated in the Spring Break Challenge! #327proud https://share.icloud.com/photos/0hLvBTRY1J2W-uH-o7DMijZBw
EES students and parents, up for another challenge? If so, email Mr. Schroeder (pschroeder@usd327.org) a picture of something fun you are doing over Spring Break and a #327proud video will be shared when we return to school! Enjoy your break!
2nd grade attended the Salina Community Theater today. They enjoyed watching "Miss Nelson is Missing" based on the book. #327proud
3rd grade had fun at city hall for their reading reward. #327proud
KMS completed our DARE Program today with graduation. Thank you to our local agencies for reintroducing the DARE Program back into USD 327 and especially to Chief Halfhill for teaching the program to our 6th Graders. Congratulations to our 6th Graders!!!
Congrats to the 6th grade class on their DARE graduation.
Ellsworth Elementary is not hosting a Kindergarten Roundup this year to try a new idea. Please share with parents who will have a Kindergarten student next year. #327proud
USD 327: 2 hour delay on Monday March 4 due to dangerous wind chills. Take your time and bundle up.
EES students enjoyed Mike and Glenda’s Magic Show for Read Across America. Thanks to PTO for sponsoring the assembly! #327proud
EES students celebrated Read Across America by reading today. Older students read to younger students. Great way to celebrate reading! #327proud
FFA PANCAKE FEED
TODAY!!! February 28
@ 430 pm til we run out!
We are located in the Ag Shop
Hope to see you there!!!
Ellsworth Lady Bearcat Basketball vs Sterling @ 7:00 PM
Catch tonight's game live on Oldies 95.9 KWHK, on the Ad Astra Radio App to listen on your smart phone or tablet or go to www.adastraradio.com to listen on your desktop.
2nd grade learned about the floral industry today. Thanks to The Petal Place for talking to the students today. #327proud
5th Grade Artifact Activity
3rd grade learned about proper dental hygiene for Dental Health Month. Thanks to Dr. Herzog for talking to the students. #327proud
Last Friday, 2nd grade students learned about raising cattle. Thanks to Heather Donley for presenting to the students. #327proud
Hey Baby! Way to rock it EJSH pep band!
Good Luck to our State Wrestling Qualifiers. They will wrestle Friday and Saturday at FHSU.
126# Tyson Hall
145# Morgan Kelley
285# Tyler Walford
Senior Night 2019. Thanks seniors for a great four years.
Thank you to FFA for presenting the Hall of Agriculture Products to KMS students.
Thanks to the EES students and families who participated in the Snow Day Challenge. Here is the video of the fun things some students did yesterday! #327proud
https://youtu.be/Pe1FXONkays
Students from Mrs. Johnson's Robotics class traveled to Cashco last week to learn how robots are used for manufacturing items right here in our hometown.
Snow Day Challenge for all EES students and families. E-mail Mr. Schroeder (pschroeder@usd327.org) a picture of you doing something fun with your family or friends. If we get enough pictures, we will put together a video to share out. Have fun and be creative! #327proud
EES students, enjoy a special edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time on your snow day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRVpkKrvyww
USD 327: NO SCHOOL on Wednesday Feb 20 due to heavy snowfall.
Tonight's HS Basketball Games
RESCHEDULED
THU 2/21
HS BB @ ELLSWORTH v Sacred Heart 4:30
HS:JV Boys,V Girls,V Boys
City Hall:JV Girls 7:30
“Senior Night”
EHS FFA students presented various lessons to EES students today. Thanks FFA!
State Qualifier Tyson Hall #126
Also Morgan Kelley 145# & Tyler Walford #285
4th graders helped their Kindergarten Buddies make patterns and then read to them. Great to see older students helping the younger ones! #327proud
KMS student, Cooper McGowan, sharing about his experience in Washington DC.
KMS Art Club
KMS Grandparent's Lunch
The Bulldog Singers had an excellent performance before school today!!
You might see the Ellsworth Singers out and about on this Valentines Day!
Bearcat Boys secure the season Sweep of the Trojans!
BIG WIN!! for the Lady Cats over Southeast of Saline’s
EES and KMS staff learned more about social-emotional learning and putting trauma-informed practices and strategies in place for all students. Thanks to Noalee McDonald-Augustine from the Smoky Hill Service Center for presenting to us today. #327proud
With school cancelled the last 2 days, EES participated in the Global School Play Day today. GSPD allows kids to have unstructured play and places an importance on play. The students had a great time. #GSPD2019
2019 NCAA LEAGUE WRESTLING MEDALISTS: Tyler Walford 285# Champion & Tyson Hall 126# Runner-up
USD 327: ***CHANGE*** NO SCHOOL TODAY, Thursday Feb 7th. Due to poor road conditions and cold temps. Again, NO SCHOOL THURSDAY.
USD 327: Thursday Feb 7th, 2 hour delay. Adjust start times and bus schedule by 2 hours. Be careful and allow a bit of extra time.
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Enjoy a special edition of Mr. Schroeder's Story Time due to no school today! Enjoy a Day of Play in honor of Global School Play Day! #327proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qaZw7CvNzU
USD 327: NO SCHOOL on Wednesday Feb 6. Due to light freezing mist and weather forecast. No activities or practices.
National School Counseling Week is Feb 4th-8th. Gov Kelly has proclaimed the same for KS. USD327 sends a special "Thank You" to our school Counselors and Social Workers for all their efforts with students and staff. School could not be school without you! Thanks go out to Mrs. Soukup, Mrs. Schulte, Ms. Wright and Mrs. Harms.
Winter Homecoming! Congrats to King Dawson and Queen Sara.
2019 Winter Homecoming
“Packs the Gym”
Lil Pepsters cheering on the Bearcats at tonight's ballgame
JH Basketball supporting Bearcat alumni at Barton Community College
Congratulations to Noah Goss for winning the Ellsworth County Spelling Bee!! She will represent Ellsworth County at the Sunflower State Spelling Bee on March 9th at Newman University.
Also pictured are Lainey Peschka, 3rd Place, and Tyler Conley, 4th Place.
2nd grade had a great day of learning about Kansas Day yesterday. Thanks to Lu Adams and the KS Wetlands Center for presenting to them! #327proud
Special performance by Precious Pals Preschool...The Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem!!
Third and Fourth Grade Concert
2nd grade students have been learning about string instruments in Music. Thanks to Mr. August for teaching his fellow classmates about his guitar. #327proud
KMS Spelling Bee
Wellness Committee presenting to staff and participating in a Brain Break during the Teacher In-Service Jan 21.
Congrats to Mrs. Uhl, 4th grade teacher, for being nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award. She was not selected as a regional winner, but we are glad to have her in our district. The Kansas Horizon Award program, sponsored by KSDE, recognizes 1st year teachers, who are now in their second year of teaching, who have performed in such a way as to distinguish themselves as outstanding. #327proud
The Mystery Motivator Winners had fun taking silly pictures with the green screen. They enjoyed learning how the green screen works and what happens when you hold up a green piece of paper. #327proud
A few HS STUCO kids talked to the 2nd -4th grade students about the Bearcat Youth Leadership Academy on February 18. Forms will be sent home today. Thanks Micah, Jordyn, and Hayden for talking to the students today!
With the better weather, the crew has been making good progress on the new cafeteria at EES. #327proud
This young man got to leave a message for dad for today’s #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay. He was taking pride in his school by picking up trash outside first thing this morning. Thanks Macian! #327proud
Great start to the 2nd semester with our Bearcub Greeters welcoming students and staff to school today! #327proud #CelebrateMonday
“46th Ellsworth Wrestling Invitational”
Saturday, January 5th, 9:00 AM
Lady Bearcats bring in 2019 with a Victory over Republic County!
Opening: Head Boys’ Tennis Coach
•Must have a Coach in place to offer Boys’ Tennis as a KSHSAA activity this Spring
Fourth grade students shared some Christmas joy today through the Santa for Seniors project. Residents of the Good Samaritan Home were spoiled with gifts provided by fourth graders and outside donations and shoppers. Christmas caroling helped complete the festivities. #327proud
5th and 6th grade choirs perform at the KMS Christmas Concert
KMS bands play during the Christmas Concert. Special guest performance by the 5th grade band parents.
Some EES staff broke out in time to keep Buddy smiling so future generations can enjoy the Elf movie. #327proud @breakoutedu
Just a reminder.
On Thursday, December 20th KMS will hold its Christmas Concert at 7:00 at the Performing Arts Center. To rehearse for the Christmas Concert, KMS will have an alternative morning schedule. Below is the
schedule. Please note-All KMS students will eat breakfast at Ellsworth Elementary School. Also, the students who come from Kanopolis, will ride the bus to EES at 7:15.
7:15am Bus Kanopolis Students to EES
7:45 Bus Middle School Students from EES to PAC
8:10am-9:20 KMS Concert Rehearsal
9:25- Load Buses and return to KMS
If you have questions, please call the office at 785-472-4477.
KMS students participated in a Character Play Book LIVE event with Chris Conley of the Kansas City Chiefs.
EHS Wrestlers hosted Beloit on Tuesday.
EJSH Festival of Christmas Concert was a great start to the holiday season!
3rd grade did a social-emotional lesson via a LEGO Challenge. Everyone had a job to do and learned on the spot. #327proud
EES construction for the new cafeteria is progressing. Here are a few pics from above.
JH boys won first game today at league tourney to play in Championship game. They fell to Southeast 32-60 for a second place finish.
JH girls basketball places 3rd at league tourney. 29-13 win over Minneapolis.
Mrs. Worl’s class is sharing joy by letting students pick from and take home donated books. Many students chose books that they want to give to their siblings for Christmas. #MakeDecemberMagic #327proud
EES staff and special guest, Santa, spread some Holiday cheer this morning by wearing Holiday attire and greeting students as they entered the school.
Bearcat Student Section showing their Christmas Spirit!
Lady Bearcats Win a Thriller in OT!!!
Mystery Motivator winners are enjoying a hot chocolate party. #327proud
3rd graders are out and about candy cane bombing to spread Holiday cheer! #327proud
3rd grade students getting to know each other better, sharing stories, and doing activities and discussing how to promote teamwork and cooperation.
Thank you to the Ellsworth Singers for the caroling!!
Great job to the 1st and 2nd grade students at tonight’s concert. Each class also performed some music-related activities from PE. Good job Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Kyler.
Bearcats lose close game to Plainville 61-67
EES students enjoyed the Body Venture exhibit today. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this happen for the students!
Body Venture is ready for tomorrow. A huge thanks to the Ellsworth High School wrestling team and coaches for volunteering time to set it up! Thanks to others who helped as well!
KMS Veterans Night
Body Venture will be at EES on November 27. Great opportunity for students to learn about parts of their body and their functions.
USD 327: NO SCHOOL on Monday Nov 26th. No practices and no activities as well. Stay at home and stay warm!
4th graders prepared a great Thanksgiving Feast. Thanks to the parents for volunteering to help.
EES is thankful to have all the Bearcub Greeters that we do to greet us. Today it was Mr. Bontrager and Mr. McCauley’s turn to welcome us to school.
NCAA ALL-LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Concrete was poured earlier this morning for the EES cafeteria addition.
Champions
NCAA ALL-LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL
1st Team
Congratulations Lady Bearcats!
EES and KMS students honored our Veterans today with an assembly. Thanks to the HS band and choir for performing. Thanks to all Veterans for your service!
Great to have a DOG at EES today. Thanks Mr. Josh Webb for volunteering your time today!
KMS Scary Stories!!
2018 Mathletes-22 top 10 finishers
EJSHS musical 2018
Strong Support for Junior High Bearcats
Thanks to all the parents who completed the survey for parent involvement at EES. Today, staff reviewed the data during PLC.
Mr. Brungardt led Bearcub Groups today. He talked about how the world needs dreamers to do and create.
Thanks to everyone who supported Operation Gratitude at EES. 154 pounds of candy was donated!
EES is starting a new student jobs program called Bearcub BEST (Be an Excellent Student Team) for 2nd-4th grade students. We are piloting it this Fall. Information and applications were sent home recently and are due back by November 7.
Thanks to Mrs. Rathbun’s HS FACS class for teaching Kindergarteners a My Plate lesson.
3rd grade students presented about various people in our community and the jobs they do. Great job presenting!
EJSHS Halloween 2018
Thanks to members of the EHS Cross Country team for hanging out with EES students and talking to them this morning.
Junior High Basketball Season Underway!
Members of the District Leadership Team met in Salina today to work with other surrounding schools on school accreditation.
Always great to have a (DOG) at school interacting with students. Thanks to Keith Williams for volunteering and an extra thanks for volunteering on Halloween😀
EES students enjoyed the Halloween Parade to local businesses organized by PTO. Thanks to PTO and local businesses for giving our students this opportunity!
4th grade presented their Halloween plays today and did a great job. Thanks to all who attended to watch them perform!
3rd grade students in Mrs. Miller’s Reading Groups decorated pumpkins based on a book. Awesome job and very creative!
Foundation prep work is in full swing and almost completed. Slab may be poured on Tuesday.
Bearcub Greeters getting our students and staff off to a great start on a Monday! #CelebrateMonday
EHS Boys XC team is the Belleville Regional Champs and will run at the State meet in Wamego on Saturday. 9th place girls finisher Joni Schroeder will run at the State meet as well.
Thanks to all parents for attending the PT conferences and being involved in your child’s education!
